Open ProvincesHealth care in Manitoba: health card, drug plans and dental help
How health insurance works in Manitoba, provincial drug plans with their amounts, dental care and disability supports.
Your provincial health insurance
Medically necessary hospital and doctor services in Manitoba are covered by the provincial plan: Manitoba Health (health card). Your health card is the key to those services. It is valid in your province, and you should keep your previous coverage until the new one starts, since a waiting period can apply when you move. Official government site ↗
Drug coverage and health programs
Manitoba Pharmacare
Income-based drug coverage once you reach your deductible.
| Amount | as published in November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Minimum annual deductible (it rises with income) | $100 |
| Coverage once the deductible is met | 100% of eligible drug costs |
Dental care
Dental care is mostly not covered by provincial health insurance. The federal Canadian Dental Care Plan helps eligible residents without private dental insurance.
| Amount | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Adjusted family net income must be under | $90,000 |
Related tools and guides
General information, not legal or financial advice. Figures show their source and the date they were read; confirm with the official body before making a decision.
Guides for this province
- Renting in Manitoba: rights, rent increases and average rents
- Working in Manitoba: minimum wage, standards and wages
- Moving to Manitoba: health card, driver's licence and taxes
- Cost of living in Manitoba: prices, rent, wages and taxes
- Buying a home in Manitoba: land transfer tax, rebates and first-time buyer help
- Health care in Manitoba: health card, drug plans and dental help
- Studying in Manitoba: tuition, student aid and grants
- Seniors in Manitoba: pensions, supplements and programs
- Taxes in Manitoba: income tax rates, sales tax and take-home pay (2026)
- Families in Manitoba: child benefits and family programs
- Immigrating to Manitoba: nominee program, steps and processing times